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Last Updated: March 28, 2024

Claims for Patent: 9,533,053


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Summary for Patent: 9,533,053
Title:High concentration olopatadine ophthalmic composition
Abstract: The present invention is an ophthalmic composition containing a relatively high concentration of olopatadine. The composition is typically an ophthalmic aqueous solution containing relatively high concentrations of olopatadine solubilized within the solution. The composition is preferably capable of providing enhanced relief from symptoms of ocular allergic conjunctivitis, particularly late phase symptoms of ocular allergic conjunctivitis.
Inventor(s): Gamache; Daniel A. (Arlington, TX), Alani; Laman (Fort Worth, TX), Ghosh; Malay (Fort Worth, TX), Galan; Francisco Javier (Teia, ES), Perdiguer; Nuria Carreras (Barcelona, ES), Singh; Onkar N. (Arlington, TX)
Assignee: Alcon Research, Ltd. (Fort Worth, TX)
Application Number:14/304,124
Patent Litigation and PTAB cases: See patent lawsuits and PTAB cases for patent 9,533,053
Patent Claims: 1. An aqueous ophthalmic solution for treatment of ocular allergic conjunctivitis, the solution comprising: at least 0.67 w/v % olopatadine dissolved in the solution; PEG having a molecular weight of 200 to 800; polyvinylpyrrolidone; a cyclodextrin selected from the group consisting of SAE-.beta.-cyclodextrin, hydroxypropyl-.beta.-cyclodextrin and hydroxypropyl-.gamma.-cyclodextrin; and water.

2. A solution as in claim 1 further comprising benzalkonium chloride.

3. A solution as in claim 2 further comprising borate.

4. A solution as in claim 3 further comprising a polyol.

5. A solution as in claim 1 wherein the concentration of olopatadine is no greater than 1.0 w/v %.

6. A solution as in claim 1 wherein the concentration of PEG is 2.0 w/v % to 6.0 w/v %, the concentration of polyvinylpyrrolidone is 2.0 w/v % to 6.0 w/v % and the concentration of cyclodextrin is at least 0.5 w/v % but no greater than 2.0 w/v %.

7. A solution as in claim 1 wherein the solution provides more than a 1.0 unit difference relative to vehicle in relief of redness at onset of action according to FDA accepted CAC model.

8. An aqueous ophthalmic solution for treatment of ocular allergic conjunctivitis, the solution comprising: at least 0.67 w/v % olopatadine dissolved in the solution; PEG having a molecular weight of 200 to 800; polyvinylpyrrolidone; a cyclodextrin selected from the group consisting of hydroxybrobyl-.beta.-cyclodextrin and hydroxypropyl-.gamma.-cyclodextrin; benzalkonium chloride; hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose; and water.

9. A solution as in claim 8 further comprising borate.

10. A solution as in claim 9 further comprising a polyol.

11. A solution as in claim 8 wherein the concentration of olopatadine is no greater than 1.0 w/v %.

12. A solution as in claim 8 wherein the concentration of PEG is 2.0 w/v % to 6.0 w/v %, the concentration of polyvinylpyrrolidone is 2.0 w/v % to 6.0 w/v % and the concentration of cyclodextrin is at least 0.5 w/v % but no greater than 2.0 w/v %.

13. A solution as in claim 8 wherein the solution provides more than a 1.0 unit difference relative to vehicle in relief of redness at onset of action according to FDA accepted CAC model.

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